Hybrids

HVAC Fleet Adds Hybrid GM Vans

June 20, 2016
• by Staff

Photo courtesy of XL Hybrids.

Chicago-area HVAC servicer Climatemp Service Group has added four Chevrolet Express vans to its fleet that have been modified so they operate as hybrids to enhance fuel efficiency for the company, according to vehicle modifier XL Hybrids.

XL Hybrids, Inc. installed its XL3 Hybrid Electric Drive system on the service vans for Climatemp Service Group, which provides commercial heating and cooling equipment and HVAC maintenance services in the metropolitan Chicago area.

“We serve as our customers’ eyes and ears regarding their heating and cooling equipment, providing them with expert advice for more than 60 years,” said Paul Szymczak, general manager of Climatemp Service Group. “Thanks to XL Hybrids, we’re now able to deliver on our promise in a greener, cleaner way. We expect XL Hybrids’ technology to enhance our fleet’s fuel efficiency, and reduce carbon dioxide emissions.”

The XL3 Hybrid Electric Drive System features regenerative braking that is designed to save fuel. An electric motor slows the vehicle when the driver brakes or doesn't accellerate to charge the battery. When the driver accelerates, the battery releases the energy to the electric motor.

“We look forward to helping Climatemp Service Group, which is a family-owned business with a 20-vehicle fleet, increase MPG with our seamless hybrid electric solution,” said Clay Siegert, co-founder and chief operating officer of XL Hybrids. “Since our XL3 system requires no driver training, no special plugs, or charging or fueling infrastructure, the Climatemp team can focus even more on their customers, and spend less time at the gas pump.”

Land Rover's 2019 Range Rover will retail for at least $89,960, including a $995 delivery fee, and the new plug-in hybrid variant will cost $1,100 more than the comparable gasoline-powered model, the company has announced.

Hyundai has reduced the price of its base 2018 Sonata Plug-In Hybrid by $1,350 to $34,135, including a $885 delivery fee, and increased the model's all-electric and overall driving range while upgrading the interior of the midsize sedan, the automaker has announced.